affect
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And anyone who has the means to affect important elections can make far more money trading in traditional securities or derivatives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
The cost of healthcare greatly contributes to how much seniors spend every year, but rapidly growing prices also affect the disparity between the CPI-W and CPI-E, Mary Johnson said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
As the Fisherwoman and her Wicker Husband grow even closer, developing their own rhythm and a true, deep love, the possibility that something might affect their kinship becomes dreadful to imagine.
From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2026
Although the structural changes were substantial, scientists still need to establish exactly how they affect heart function.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026
“If she was in a rumpel when the boy was born, the magic wouldn’t have died with her. It would affect her child too.”
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
That question affects an increasing number of travel-services consumers.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
University-owned halls of residence and Purpose-Built Student Accommodation are exempt, external and can still offer fixed-term contracts so this change primarily affects students renting from a private landlord.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
The condition affects nearly one million people in the U.S., with women being most susceptible.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Temperature also affects different pollinators in different ways.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026
This is what school government is about—students uniting to take on a tough problem that affects all of us.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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